I think what you're considering is a great idea. I've thought about the same if I decided to divorce, but the thing that holds me back are my 2 kids, ages 6 & 9. My husband would fight me tooth...
I have to agree with navyman7. I, too, worked at Balboa as a surgical tech (enlisted). We had a lot of civilian nurses and not only were they treated great, but it was a pleasure working with them....